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Recall alert: 16K air rifles recalled; can fire unexpectedly

The recall covers about sixteen thousand air rifles that can fire unexpectedly, and Primark is also pulling thousands of coin purses; check the maker's notice before using either.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:37 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by WFTV: “Recall alert: 16K air rifles recalled; can fire unexpectedly”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:37 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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WFTVRecall alert: 16K air rifles recalled; can fire unexpectedly

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAbout sixteen thousand air rifles are being recalled, and WFTV reports they can fire unexpectedly. Apparently nobody told the rifles that firing without permission is generally frowned upon.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCheck the maker's notice and stop using it, folks. A product that acts without being asked is just showing leadership, but not in your backyard.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSixteen thousand.

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